Welcome to the Spring Valley High School Band website. This site includes specific information about our band program, curriculum, parent information, related band sites, band calendar, and current news and events. Please use this site frequently as an operational tool and guide to our program. If you are a parent or student within our community, we hope you find the information that you seek and that it will help you have a successful school year. If you are new to the area, or this site, please enjoy your stay. ~ David C. Allison, Director of Bands
Latest News and Information...
Pay Your Band Fees Online
Our Band Booster Board is happy to announce that we can now take credit card payments through our web site - just click on the tab above that says "Band Fees" for more information. The system will accept all major credit cards, however, a 3% convenience fee will be added to pay by credit card. When checking out, it is vitally important that you enter your band student's full name in the comment box to ensure proper posting of your payment! If you would like to avoid paying this convenience fee you may still submit your band fees by check or cash to the band safe in the band office. 
Come Join us at Pelican's SnoBalls
Pelican's SnoBalls will be hosting SV Band Night on Thursday, August 3rd after practice 6:00-10:00 (Close). A portion of the proceeds from the evening (20%) will be given to our band program in support of our students. Please come join us! 
Nerf Commander Night
Our Viking Band students will be enjoying a fun event after band practice on Tuesday, August 8th 6:00-8:00. They will have the chance to divide into teams and "battle it out" on our practice field Nerf Commander style! Students are not allowed to bring their own Nerf gear. All equipment, including protective eye wear, will be provided by Nerf Commander. Students will also be treated to a pizza dinner compliments of our SV Band Boosters. It will be loads of fun! For more information check out the Nerf Commander web site. 
Parent Performance/Potluck Dinner
On Tuesday, August 15th at 6:00pm, our Viking Band students will be giving parents a preview performance of the 2017 marching show. After this performance we will have a potluck dinner in the commons for all of our Viking Band families. During this dinner you will get to fellowship with our Viking Band families, order your 2017 spirit wear items, and purchase season football tickets. The band will provide paper products and we are asking that each family bring an item or two from the list below. This will assure a variety of offerings. Items can be dropped off in the Commons prior to the band’s performance. Please bring appropriate serving utensils with your dish. We will serve the students first following their performance. If you have questions about this event, or you are able to help with setup/cleanup please or show up about 5:15 or contact our hospitality chair, Deborah Whitlow at deborahwhitlow@gmail.com. For the potluck dinner, we're asking each of the sections in the band to bring the following to share with the group. Leadership Team – meat Saxophone section – meat Flutes – bread Clarinets – side dish Trumpets – beverages (2 liters or gallons of tea, lemonade or soda please) Mellophones – side dish Low Brass – salad of some type (lettuce salad, pasta salad) Percussion – dessert Color Guard – vegetable dish 
Fundraise with United Scrip
If you do not know how Scrip works, this is how... 1. You order scrip (gift cards) in the amount and for the stores you want. Orders must be sent to Mary Havens via email (MHavens@sc.rr.com) or via text (803-606-7126) by 9:00 pm on Mondays. 2. You receive the gift cards at face value. For example, if you order a $25.00 Walmart gift card, you receive a $25.00 Walmart gift card. 3. A certain percentage, varies with each retailer, of that $25.00 which you paid, goes to your students band account for band fees. The percentage amount is noted on the retailers' list posted below. 4. You show up on Thursdays at 6:00 pm outside of the SVHS band room with a check for the amount due and you receive the gift cards. Scrip is not a fast one time only fundraiser. The cards are ordered for the people who participate. If you made the decision to use scrip cards for your ordinary needs--gas, groceries, clothing, etc. and for special needs--birthdays, vacations, etc., it is totally possible to pay for your student's band fees without having to participate in another fundraiser or pay out-of-pocket. There are some who have done so, and more! There are some former band parents who still participate in the scrip program and have their profits credited to an current band student. Scrip Retailer List for July 2017 
Are you ready for 2017-2018?
List of Important Dates for 2017-18 Important Documents for 2017-18 Fair Share Fee Payment Schedule 2017-18 Information for Parents Fundraising Information What to Expect at Band Camp Ways to Be Involved and Volunteer 
Adult Volunteers Needed
Follow the links below for more information regarding our volunteer opportunities Fall 2017. Description of Adult Volunteer Needs Sign up for: Band Camp Chaperones - First Aid Tent and Lunch Monitors Football Games and Marching Contests - Chaperones/Pit Crew/Guard Moms 
Want to Stay Connected?!
Join our Facebook page! Ask questions, share photos, and more... Search for the group "Spring Valley Band Parents" Follow us on Twitter! @SVBandPapa Sync the Band Google Calendar to your Smartphone! Band Google Calendar Get the Charms App! The new Charms parent/student-side Mobile App is up, for both Android and Apple! Go to your phone's particular App Store, and search for "Charms Blue" to download it. 
Mark these important band dates on your calendar! July 2017
August 2017
September 2017
NEW! Follow this link for a full list of dates for 2017-2018 |
Contact Information
Spring Valley Bands 120 Sparkleberry Lane Columbia, SC 29229 Phone: 803-699-3500 x69810 Fax: 803-699-3541 Charms Web Site
Accomplishments2016 SCBDA Outstanding Performance Award Winner
11th Straight Year! 
Check out our 2016 Competitive Show
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